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Ministry of Religious Affairs: Majelis Taklim Must Become Centers for Strengthening Family Resilience

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs is urging religious study groups (majelis taklim) to strengthen family resilience.
  • These groups are seen as strategically positioned to address modern challenges like excessive technology use, economic pressures, and changing social dynamics affecting families.
  • The ministry advocates for majelis taklim to evolve beyond religious study into centers for family education, consultation, and reinforcing values like love and social responsibility.

The Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs recognizes the vital role of *majelis taklim*, or religious study groups, in bolstering the nation's social fabric. We are actively encouraging these community hubs to become centers for strengthening family resilience, a cornerstone of national stability. In an era marked by rapid digital transformation and evolving social pressures, the family unit faces unprecedented challenges.

Our perspective at the Ministry is that *majelis taklim* are uniquely positioned to offer guidance and support. They are not merely places for religious learning but can serve as crucial platforms for education on modern family life, offering consultations on socio-religious matters. This includes addressing issues stemming from excessive technology use, economic hardships, and the complexities of raising children in the digital age. Strengthening families requires more than just administrative measures; it demands a focus on values, morals, and spirituality, which these groups can effectively impart.

National resilience is closely linked to family resilience. When the family is strong, society will be strong. Conversely, when the family is fragile, various social problems will easily emerge.

· Muchlis M HanafiDirector of Islamic Religious Guidance emphasizing the link between family and national strength.

We are committed to transforming religious services to be more relevant to the community's real needs. This means encouraging *majelis taklim* to embrace a broader role, fostering an environment that reinforces the Islamic values of *mawaddah* (love) and *rahmah* (mercy) within families, alongside a strong sense of social responsibility. By empowering these groups, we aim to build stronger families, and consequently, a stronger Indonesia, capable of navigating the complexities of contemporary life.

Majelis taklim must level up. Not just as a place to study religion, but also as a center for family education, a space for socio-religious consultation, and a means to strengthen the values of mawaddah, rahmah, and social responsibility within the family.

· Muchlis M HanafiDirector of Islamic Religious Guidance outlining the expanded role for religious study groups.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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